Bayern Munich transfer news: Jann-Fiete Arp joins the Bundesliga champions of Hamburg



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The 19-year-old striker can join the German champions at the end of the current campaign or wait another season before making the change.

Bayern Munich will sign Hamburg striker Jann-Fiete Arp 19, has it been confirmed.

The German parties have reached an agreement for the under – 19 international, but will let the player decide when he will do it.

Arp can team up with the Bundesliga after the end of the current season or spend another year in Hamburg and become a Bayern player in 2020.

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The striker is expected to sign a four-year contract with Bayern, while Bild Hamburg will report about 2.5 million euros on this transaction.

"The negotiations with Bayern Munich have been constructive and fair," said Hamburg sports director Ralf Becker. "The relegation hit Fiete very hard, he wanted to stay here and help us get up, he did everything he could to get there, and nothing will change in the future."

Bayern has long been credited with an interest in Arp, which has also attracted Chelsea's attention. He enjoyed his breakthrough in Hamburg last year, scoring twice in his 18 Bundesliga matches.

In view of the growing interest in him and the relegation of Hamburg from the top of the rankings, the club convinced him to sign an extension of contract until the year 2020.

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"Leaving this club has never been an option for me," Arp said last July, in response to rumors. "Especially in this difficult time, I can not and do not want to leave the HSV, but give back to the club what it deserves, which is why it was clear to me that this course at HSV Was not finished yet. "

He has only participated 14 times in all competitions of the Volksparkstadion this season, his only goal being to participate in the first round of the DFB-Pokal.

Although his favored position is the center forward, Arp has appeared on both wings and as offensive midfielder for Hamburg.

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